The two factors that made diseases from Europe more severe than diseases from the Americas were the Europeans' long history of exposure to Infectious Diseases and their close proximity to domesticated animals, which increased the likelihood of disease transmission.
The three main causes of death on the Mayflower were harsh weather conditions, malnutrition, and diseases. Passengers faced severe cold during the winter, which weakened their health. Limited provisions led to scurvy and other nutritional deficiencies, while crowded and unsanitary conditions facilitated the spread of infectious diseases. These factors collectively resulted in a significant loss of life during the voyage and the early months of settlement.
It goes back to Roman times, but became particularly severe at the time of the First Crusade (1096).
The Spanish colonization had a devastating impact on the Chumash people, primarily through the introduction of diseases, forced labor, and cultural suppression. While there were instances of violence, the larger threat to the Chumash population came from diseases such as smallpox, which decimated their numbers. Additionally, Spanish missions disrupted their traditional ways of life, leading to significant social and economic changes. Overall, the combination of these factors contributed to a severe decline in the Chumash population rather than direct killings.
The combined effects of malnutrition and severe overcrowding meant that infectious diseases spread easily. Moreover, there was no medication in the camps and ghettos.
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Clostridium difficile.
Helen keller's diseases were scarlet fever , meningetis which made her blind and deaf.
Eastern Europe
Chronic diseases are those which have a prolonged duration and pain perception may not be severe e.g. arthritis.Acute disease have sudden onset and degree of pain is to a severe extent.
flu
Continentality can be defined as large landmass. It results to severe temperature in Europe.
Raccoons are not natives of Russia and are found naturally only in the Americas . Several attempts to introduce raccoons to Russia have been largely a failure. Much of Russia, it seems, is too cold to support the animal. Only a few populations have survived in a few less severe areas.
Studies have shown that these persons have a shortened life expectancy. The diseases that are usually associated with severe retardation may cause the shorter lifespan
When diseases spread worldwide it is called a pandemic of that disease.
Hyperventilation,Cushing's syndrome,severe dehydratation
It is important to remember that even in the most severe motor neuron diseases, a person's personality, intelligence, reasoning ability, or memory are not impaired
Motor neuron diseases are varied and destructive in their effect. They commonly have distinctive differences in their origin and causation, but a similar result in their outcome for the patient: severe muscle weakness